Requesting that bridge number 10-16-21.80 carrying State Route 16
across the New River near Cotton Hill, Fayette County, West
Virginia, currently named the Charles C. Rogers Bridge, be
renamed the “Army Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers Memorial Bridge”
to properly acknowledge the military title and rank of this
career soldier who was awarded the nations highest military
honor for bravery in Viet Nam.

Whereas, Charles C. Rogers was born September 6, 1929 in
Clairmont, West Virginia and graduated from DuBois High School in
Mount Hope, West Virginia; and

Whereas, Charles C. Rogers received a Bachelor of Science
degree at Shippensburg State College in Pennsylvania; and

Whereas, While holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the
United States Army serving in Viet Nam in 1968, Charles C. Rogers
distinguished himself acting at the risk of his own life above and
beyond the call of duty while commanding the 1st Battalion, 5th
Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Division which repelled
repeated enemy artillery and ground attacks against their fire
support base by forces superior in numbers, and during the repeated
attacks the commander received several serious wounds but continued
to lead his troops; and

Whereas, For his bravery and outstanding leadership Charles C.
Rogers received the Congressional Medal of Honor; and

Whereas, Following service in Viet Nam Charles C. Rogers
continued to command United States Army troops in Germany, reaching
the rank of Major General; and

Whereas, Following retirement from the Army, Major General
Rogers was ordained a Baptist minister, continued to live in
Germany and served U. S. troops stationed in Germany; and

Whereas, Major General Rogers died in Germany in 1990 and was
buried in Arlington National Cemetery; and

Whereas, It is the desire of the local community and the
Legislature that Bridge Number 10-16-21.80 be renamed to reflect
the rank and title which Major General Rogers attained in the
service of his country; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That bridge number 10-16-21.80 carrying State Route 16 across
the New River near Cotton Hill, Fayette County, West Virginia,
currently named the Charles C. Rogers Bridge, be renamed the “Army
Maj Gen Charles C. Rogers Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of
Highways is hereby requested to erect signs at both ends of the
bridge containing bold and prominent letters proclaiming the bridge
the “Army Maj Gen Charles C. Rogers Memorial Bridge”; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of
the Division of Highways and to members of the Charles C. Rogers
family.